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Are Nina's family members good at sports?
Yes, "I come from a family of excellent athletes"
Does Marta think Nina's technique is good enough?
No. "Marta, who is fourteen, kept correcting my technique."
"Marta believes it's her mission in life to make sure i do everything perfectly"
"Nina, hold your paddle this way. Nina, plant your feet firmly."
Can they understand dad's handwriting?
No. "Only dad could read his checklist because his handwriting was so hard to decipher."
What are the four things needed for rafting?
Paddles, helmets, life jackets, bucket
Who planned their route?
Mom. "Mom had mapped out our route"
How does Nina like her sister's personality？
She doesn't like it. "Sometimes she is full of herself, although I guess she means well"
Can you find two nouns which are used as verbs in the first paragraph?
Picture and plant.
"I never pictured my family on a whitewater rafting vacation in Colorado"
"Nina, plant your feet firmly."
Is the route difficult for them?
No. "A novice's course with just enough whitewater to make it exciting."
Can you guess what does the word "rear" means in paragraph 3?
Back. "Dad and I sat in the rear, or stern, of the raft. Mom and Marta sat in the front, or the bow."
How many times has Nina's family rafting on their own?
One time. "Then we boarded our raft on our second solo trip...."
What made their raft stop?
A bear, "All of us must have been distracted by that bear because, in the blink of an eye, we ran into a problem! our raft came to a complete halt"
What was Marta‘s advice？
Ask the river guide for help.
Whose solution solved the problem? Use your own words to describe the solution.
"What if we tried to life the side of the raft away from the rocks?" - Nina
Why did Marta cried"did we tear the raft?"
Because they heard a little popping noise.
What made the matters worse after their raft came to a complete halt?
"Storm clouds were gathering. The last thing we needed now was a rainstorm"